Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Georgetown: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown is 5 hours 55 minutes.
Georgetown's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York (the location of John F. Kennedy International Airport).
With 26 flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) is the most popular route. Caribbean Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from JFK to GEO is with jetBlue at 21:55.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from JFK to Georgetown. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like spring break and summer.
You can book a nonstop flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown that touches down at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO).
Top airlines that offer direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from JFK to Georgetown, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
You won't need a visa for Guyana if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before organising your cheap tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 48 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near JFK:
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Georgetown
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown is R 2,876. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,860. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from JFK to Georgetown by booking at least 3 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Georgetown
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) is around 40 kilometres from central Georgetown. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 56 minutes.
Get off your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option that's not too far from GEO, check out Ms. Holder's Comfort Villa.
Ogle Airport (OGL)
After your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 19 minutes by car. Central Georgetown is approximately 11 kilometres from Ogle Airport (OGL).
There are some great places to drop your things at near OGL. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from JFK to Georgetown at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Georgetown
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Georgetown, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown for September to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from JFK to Georgetown sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Georgetown
Once you've booked your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Georgetown:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. St. George's Cathedral, Guyana National Museum and Promenade Gardens are popular attractions which should feature on any good Georgetown itinerary.
Complete your Georgetown trip with a car rental
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